Yamato (left side) resumed playing catch at the Ni-gun Naruohama facilities on Saturday. He played catch with the trainer at a distance of about fifteen meters. Source: Nikkan Sports 8/2/2014

Hiroshima Carp

Kila Ka'aihue did not play in Saturday's game against the Yomiuri Giants because of bruise on his left index finger. Ka'aihue suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch during an at bat in the 12th inning of Friday's game. He is expected to return to the line-up on Sunday. Source: Nikkan Sports 8/2/2014, Nikkan Sports 8/2/2014

Kam Mickolio did not pitch in Friday's game against the Yomiuri Giants because of tightness in his lower back. He started feeling the tightness while traveling on the Shinkansen to Tokyo from Hiroshima. Source: Daily Sports 8/2/2014

Nippon Ham Fighters

Michael Crotta left Saturday's game with pain in his left side. He entered the game in the top of the 9th and left with a runner on second and two outs. He was taken to a hospital in Sapporo for an evaluation. Source: Nikkan Sports 8/2/2014